Auckland Climate Festival kicks off [Video]

During the month, Aucklanders will have access to a range of accessible events (many also free and family-friendly), around the city. In this year’s programe you’ll find a range of climate-themed activities including film screenings, biking events, clean-ups, ethical fashion and economy workshops, and much more. The festival encompasses 150 events, with tens of thousands of participants expected to join together to accelerate climate action; from individuals making more conscious consumer decisions to major entities influencing Government policy.

Michelle Kennedy, founder of Auckland Climate Festival, says: “Coming together for a concentrated period each year provides us an anchor point, where we can align on where we are at now, and decide ‘where we want to be heading together. …